Convert feet to miles
Accurate tool to convert between ft and mi
Length
Feet
The foot is a unit of length in the imperial system equal to 12 inches.
Miles
The mile is a unit of length in the imperial system equal to 1.609 kilometers.
Formula
To convert from feet to miles, divide the length by 5280.
feet (ft)
Description
The foot is a unit of length in the imperial system equal to 12 inches.
History
Based on the length of a human foot. The current standardization stems from an agreement in 1959.
Symbol Origin
From the body part 'foot'.
Usage Context
Used for human height, building elevations, and aviation altitudes.
Main Usage
Did you know?
In aviation, altitude is almost universally measured in feet, even in countries that use the metric system.
miles (mi)
Description
The mile is a unit of length in the imperial system equal to 1.609 kilometers.
History
Originated from the Roman mile (mille passus), which was 1,000 double paces of a Roman soldier.
Symbol Origin
From Latin 'mille', meaning thousand.
Usage Context
Used for long-distance travel and speed limits in the US and UK.
Main Usage
Did you know?
A nautical mile is different from a land mile; it's based on the circumference of the Earth.
Quick Conversion Table
| feet (ft) | miles (mi) |
|---|---|
| 1 | 0.000189394 |
| 2 | 0.000378788 |
| 5 | 0.00094697 |
| 10 | 0.00189394 |
| 25 | 0.00473485 |
| 50 | 0.0094697 |
| 100 | 0.0189394 |
| 500 | 0.094697 |
| 1000 | 0.189394 |
| 2500 | 0.473485 |
| 5000 | 0.94697 |
| 10000 | 1.89394 |
Frequently Asked Questions
How to convert feet to miles?
To convert from feet to miles, divide the length by 5280.
How many miles in 1 feet?
1 feet is equal to 0.000189394 miles.
What is a feet?
The foot is a unit of length in the imperial system equal to 12 inches.
What is a miles?
The mile is a unit of length in the imperial system equal to 1.609 kilometers.